GOODNESS VILLAGE

Goodness Village provides permanent supportive housing for individuals experiencing chronic unsheltered homelessness combining dignified stable housing with wraparound services designed to promote long-term stability improved health outcomes and community reintegration. Located on the CrossWinds Church campus in Livermore California the Village consists of 28 tiny homes shared community gathering spaces and onsite staff offices. The program is intentionally designed for individuals who meet the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development HUD definition of chronic homelessness-those living with disabling conditions who have experienced prolonged or repeated episodes of unsheltered homelessness. Goodness Village offers 24 7 onsite staff presence intensive case management access to mental health and recovery resources community meals life-skills support and an onsite vocational program. Since opening in June 2021 Goodness Village has served 47 individuals who were previously chronically unsheltered. The program demonstrates strong housing stability outcomes with approximately 50% of participants residing at Goodness Village since its opening in 2021. As of December 31 2025 23 of the 28 residents had remained housed for over 12 consecutive months an important benchmark for long-term housing stability among high-acuity populations. In addition to housing stability participants have demonstrated improved mental health increased access to employment and income strengthened social connections and enhanced overall quality of life. Goodness Village addresses a complex public health and housing crisis through a trauma-informed community-based model and continues to demonstrate meaningful measurable outcomes for individuals who have historically faced the greatest barriers to housing stability.